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Advocates welcome increase in home care packages but say more support is needed
The Federal Government has announced an increase in 24,000 home care packages, with the aim of supporting more people to age at home, rather than move into an aged care facility.
While this increase has been welcomed, industry experts, those relying on home care packages and carers say not only is more funding is needed to support people at home, but the way staff are trained to provide community care needs to adapt.
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